Construction of the airstrip at Meer Zorg, Wakenaam, Region Three has begun, a project that will cost $54.5M.

The airstrip, when completed, will add to the growing number of domestic airstrips available to satisfy the needs of passengers and cargo.

The construction will take approximately five months. The plot of land selected for the airstrip is 300×3000 feet and will facilitate the 2000-foot long and 50-foot wide runway.

The scope of construction entails clearing the area of shrubs and filling the plot with white sand. The runway will be constructed with white sand and loam mixed with cement, Leon Goring, Engineering Coordinator, Work Services Group of the Ministry of Public Works stated.

Several airstrips have been earmarked for construction in outlying regions as the Administration continues to make interventions to reduce the cost of transportation.

Mahdia airstrip, Region Eight, has been completed, and Air Services Ltd is currently making preparations for the accommodation of passengers who will use the facilities.

The 4000-foot runway at Ogle Airport is under construction and will be completed this year. This will enable the airport to accommodate regional flights.
The Ministry is currently soliciting land for an airstrip at Leguan, Region Three.